Shortly before last year`s Fitger`s 5K, Evan Sieve`s father unexpectedly passed away.

Evan wondered if he should still do the race, but he knew his dad would want him to do it. So he drove 3.5 hours from home, finished in 26:56, and returned the next day for the funeral.

“I could feel his presence with me while I ran," Evan said. "After that, I decided that I would run the Fitger`s 5K every year as a tribute to him.”

This year, Evan upped the ante by signing up for the KP Challenge - the Saint Fennessy 4K, Fitger`s 5K, and Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk.

“It`s so special to commemorate him by doing something I know he would’ve been proud of.”

We can`t think of anything better, Evan. See you in July for Park Point ❤️

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